Adelong Homestead Alterations & Additions to local home of significance
We were very fortunate to be asked to help restore a homestead built in 1903 by William Nixon. With the importance of conservation in mind our brief was to incorporate the original design which included references to the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts era and balance this with a more modern and functional layout for the new occupants. The historical features we wanted to preserve included the original red brick made from clay found on the property, marble fireplaces, pressed tin ceilings, dado panelling, mosaic tiles making a statement in the entrance and slate tiled roof.
In order to get the balance just right we conducted Extensive research into the history and the character of the original Federation style build and collaborated with several allied disciples. Our project manager was Justin Hewitt, London based architectural firm Our Place, Greta Unkuri, Somewhere Landscape Architects and Ladex Constructions.
The fundamental aim of the design was to re-establish a more functional and environmentally sustainable house layout and to re-focus the core of the house, by creating improved gathering spaces to the north. To enable the property to cater for a variety of uses with modern day conveniences we designed a flexible floor plan adaptable to their lifestyle changes and household composition over time. This was achieved by re-creating a new northern living wing with an orangery, family room, kitchen, and laundry and boot area.
In addition to respecting the original features of the interior we also considered the connection of the new design with the bushland surrounds. We were able to reinstate the original features incorporating pathways and lighting throughout the landscaped areas to make the most of the view and outdoor living spaces The Interior of the house fuses modern living, contemporary Australian design with references to native flora and fauna.
This project won the 2018 MBA Riverina Region "over $1 million Alterations and Additions' Catagory.